For Compound A, in Acid, It Is the Hydroxyl Oxygen

question 16

Essay

For compound A, in acid, it is the hydroxyl oxygen that is protonated to a greater extent than the
carbonyl oxygen. However, for compound B in acid, it is the carbonyl oxygen that is protonated to a greater extent
than the hydroxyl oxygen. Explain the difference in these results.

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